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She makes an impact through creativity, conversations

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

“I’m there to support everybody,” Ally Mabry says of her role as an eighth-grade special education teacher. Learn more about the impact she hopes to make in the classroom.

Three Tech Center alums return to help lead today’s Hospitality students

Kent ISD School News Network

The next generation of bakers, butchers, sous chefs and chocolatiers are in good hands as they learn from Tech Center grads.

Community-minded principal brings ‘No Scrubs’ attitude to new role

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The Texas transplant now leading Sibley Elementary is a data-driven mountain-climber with a soft spot for late-’90s R&B hits.

‘Pushing the plot in a new direction’ for each student’s story

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Matt Reda values the flexibility of MySchool@Kent, which gives him the opportunity to build meaningful, personal relationships with his students.

Award-winning teacher: ‘It’s an honor to be part of their journey’

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Second-grade teacher honored with high-impact educator award shares her thoughts on cultivating the teaching craft.

From teacher leaders to school leaders: Pair steps into new roles at Eastern High

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Dan McElheny took over the position of Eastern High principal this fall, with Josh White joining the team as a new assistant principal.

‘Leadership is about service’ for this new principal

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

She may be the principal, but there’s no hat Michelle Foreman won’t wear.

District ‘caretakers’ keep schools clean, and so much more

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Godfrey-Lee Public Schools is grateful for their district caretakers on Custodian Appreciation Day and every day of the year.

He’s looking forward to supporting teachers, kids and families

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Andrew Ley brings his experience as an instructional coach and teacher to his new role of assistant principal at Central Middle School.

Seniors and teammates bring royal twist to inclusion

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Teammates on a basketball team that brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities represented Wyoming High School on Homecoming Court last Friday.